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AI’s finally expensive enough to make Wall Street nervous

The Verge·July 28, 2026

Google's latest earnings report has made Wall Street nervous due to a significant increase in its spending estimate, now ranging from $195 billion to $205 billion. This new projection exceeds the company's previous top-end spending forecast and indicates that Google is struggling to accurately forecast its costs. The increased spending has also led to Google spending more money than it is making, a concerning trend for investors. The unexpected change in Google's spending estimate has raised concerns among investors about the company's ability to manage its expenses.

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